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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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